Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
DANIEL MANNING.

A great and shining light has been taken from the galaxy of proud names in our Democratic system. Daniel Manning is dead. In our issue of Saturday, we made reference to the great vitality that had so long battled with insidious dis ease-or rather complication of diseases and to the solemn ending had apparent ly defed Death. Some slight improve ment on Friday and Saturday had given a glimmering of hope that the great mind, whose will-power had been evident in so many national struggles for good-and the great frame that had so long combatted with varying success, the onslaught of physical infrmities- triumph in the end; and that one who could so i'll be spared in the present and coming crises of our countrys condition would be still left us to assist in what we may call the nation s reconstruction; to give the light and life of a far-seeing intellect to the party of his affiiation and affection; and to adorn the domestic circle in which he reigned su- preme in love, as husband, father and friend. We did not share in the hope though we ardently wished tor it's realiza- tion. The family hope was begotton of the fitful flicker of life's expiring flame. Our paper had been put to press with the expression, briefly, of our earnest sympa- thies and our worst fears and the worst fears became speedily matter of sad full flment The telegraph wires soon after two o'clock on Christmas Eve, gave us the mournful message that all was over; in our short term of existence, we have had to record the sudden or unexpected taking off of representative men, whose friend ship we had enjoyed or of whose public virtues we felt proud: but here came a combination of all ingredients of sorrow Private friendship, political association, professional fraternity, and the happy re- lations superinduced by all, were disrupted by the simple announcement of our "stor press' edition: ''Daniel Manning died shortly before 3 D. m'
 It would be an impertinence te indulge in labored panegyric on the character and career of such man. The newspapers everywhere are filled with appreciative tributes to his memory; and even Republi- can journals most opposed to his policy and principles in official life, are as pro nounced as the papers of his own party il acknowledging his worth as citizen anc his honesty as a statesman. Worth anc honesty indeed; the worth and honesty that are needed for the self-maker of high social position, and the builder up great national name. Daniel Manning-ths child born in 8 lowly sphere-the boy struggling with adverse circumstances ir early youth, glad to accept the humble post of sweeper and errand boy in a news paper office, rising by degree to the com positors case, the reporters assignment. in paragraphing and news collecting; tht editors desk where he had opportunity O. molding and directing public opinion; par proprietor of the journal on which he ha6 served in the small capacity we have stated president of the corporation of it's stock holders; political prophet, guide an6 leader in his locality; and all culminatine in becoming ruler in the greatest nation of earth, prominent member of the cab inet of a potentate higher than any ole world kingship can show-the sovereignty of the people.
 As we write, the funeral obsequies o the great man departed, are being carried out at Albany in presence of the Presi dent of the United States and the repre- sentative men of our nation; before tht issue of our paper, the body will have been consigned to earth amidst the tearfu tributes of the people; but Daniel Man ming has left footprints on the sands o1 time;' and the influence of his deeds, ever though Death has interposed, will ''givt heart again to those who believed in his teachings and followed his example
 THE HOLIDAYS.